"Welcome!" French Village Man

This is toy soldier set "Welcome!" French Village Man Greeting U.S. Infantry Doughboy, 1918. 

Model: 23128
1/30 Scale | Matte Finish | Two Figures in Box

This touching set recreates the historic welcome American troops received upon arrival in France during World War I. Based on an authentic U.S. Army Signal Corps photo from 1918, it captures a heartfelt exchange between a French village man and a newly arrived U.S. Doughboy. The scene embodies the gratitude and admiration felt by a war-weary population for their American allies. A symbolic piece commemorating friendship, sacrifice, and shared struggle on the road to victory.